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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2022 18:09:03 GMT 1
Having read a tip on here on how to delay the mix setting too fast I used the wet bags to stop it going off too fast in todays heat. Plus I could not have peed in all the mixes.  It used 32 bags of ready mix the steel work was 180 euros that's got costly compared to last year. Will be laying three lines of grey brick on top so about 63cm then bringing the ground level up to build a double garage and level out the driveway.    |
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Post by ibis on Apr 28, 2022 18:31:28 GMT 1
ready mix? who uses that??
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2022 18:37:49 GMT 1
ready mix? who uses that?? Looks like the OP does. Oh wise one what is wrong with that other than the cost? |
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Post by ibis on Apr 28, 2022 18:42:17 GMT 1
Nothing is wrong with using it brian if you need 1 or 2 bags for a fence post or 2
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2022 18:47:06 GMT 1
ready mix? who uses that?? Millionaires |
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Post by exile on Apr 28, 2022 19:09:57 GMT 1
I though peeing was for plaster not concrete. [ Calcium sulphate compounds rather than calcium oxide.}
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2022 19:16:10 GMT 1
ready mix? who uses that?? Millionaires Quick and easy to use no mixing just chuck it into the cement mixer and add water no phaffing about trying to remember how many gravel was that then, perhaps if one was building a flippin high rise flat one may just mix it by hand due to the costs. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2022 19:17:55 GMT 1
I though peeing was for plaster not concrete. [ Calcium sulphate compounds rather than calcium oxide.} Someone on here was talking about it  |
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Post by ibis on Apr 28, 2022 19:20:12 GMT 1
Quick and easy to use no mixing just chuck it into the cement mixer and add water no phaffing about trying to remember how many gravel was that then, perhaps if one was building a flippin high rise flat one may just mix it by hand due to the costs.  There are also concerns of strength. A supporting wall, swimming pool, etc... |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2022 19:40:19 GMT 1
Quick and easy to use no mixing just chuck it into the cement mixer and add water no phaffing about trying to remember how many gravel was that then, perhaps if one was building a flippin high rise flat one may just mix it by hand due to the costs. There are also concerns of strength. A supporting wall, swimming pool, etc... I have no concern on todays construction but thank you for your imput. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2022 19:43:06 GMT 1
Quick and easy to use no mixing just chuck it into the cement mixer and add water no phaffing about trying to remember how many gravel was that then, perhaps if one was building a flippin high rise flat one may just mix it by hand due to the costs. Sorry. Millionaires and billionaires. 7 x 2€ buckets. 2 sand 4 gravel 1water. Fill before each mix. Then you can't miscount. Even better 6 buckets. 5 all in mix beton, 1 water. Boom easy peasy don't forget the lemon squeazy. Less than half the cost, assuming 5 - 6€ a sac of ready mix, and no gym fees. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 28, 2022 19:47:52 GMT 1
4.50 Leclec builders section.
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Post by ibis on Apr 28, 2022 19:57:30 GMT 1
Uff, Leclec. Real professional... Why not try Carrefour...
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Post by cernunnos on Apr 28, 2022 19:57:35 GMT 1
" old hand " at building , I was always taught , 1:2:3 cement:sand :gravel , but now in France 1:5 cement: melange?
Or have I been doing it wrong for years?
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Post by ibis on Apr 28, 2022 20:06:26 GMT 1
" old hand " at building , I was always taught , 1:2:3 cement:sand :gravel , but now in France 1:5 cement: melange? Or have I been doing it wrong for years? Depends, sometimes 1x5, others 1x4 |
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